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Assocham seeks lower tariffs

Assocham seeks lower tariffs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Hinduja Bank bullish on India growth story

Hinduja Bank bullish on India growth story

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Dismissing concerns of India facing a governance deficit, Prakash P Hinduja, chairman, advisory board of Hinduja Bank, Switzerland, said on Tuesday that the Indian economy continues to enjoy confidence of global investors.

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

PIX: Venkatesh, Ram Charan Teja bid goodbye to MS Narayana

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Telugu actor-director MS Narayana passes away at 63.

Modi-India Inc meet: A move to boost confidence amid crisis

Modi-India Inc meet: A move to boost confidence amid crisis

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The meeting will focus on how to make the crisis an opportunity for India.

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

What India Inc wants from Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Relax fiscal consolidation, boost public capex and reduce cost of finance, industry tells Centre

Need to pay remunerative price for farm produce: India Inc

Need to pay remunerative price for farm produce: India Inc

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'We need to encourage the next generation of farmers to continue in farming'

Data protection law soon: Govt

Data protection law soon: Govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

Close on the heels of amending the Patent Law to bring in product patent regime, the government is all set to come out with a separate legislation for data protection.

Amit Mitra, Tarun Das leave a long legacy

Amit Mitra, Tarun Das leave a long legacy

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Ficci stood for the voice of a defensive, traditional Indian business class.

Cola ban may hit investment: Trade groups

Cola ban may hit investment: Trade groups

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry says banning colas without following proper law will hurt India's credibility and investment climate.

India: Attractive destination for US SMEs

India: Attractive destination for US SMEs

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

Indian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to go global with opportunities flowing in from all corners. After SMEs from Germany and the UK, the US has expressed willingness to invest and explore possibilities of technology transfer to Indian SMEs.

SARS to hit Asia with $11-50 bn dollar loss

SARS to hit Asia with $11-50 bn dollar loss

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

The Asian economy is likely to suffer a loss of $11-50 billion following the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic, a study by industry chamber Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said.

Doha deal linked to US economic fortunes: Pillai

Doha deal linked to US economic fortunes: Pillai

Rediff.com14 May 2009

With the US economy in recession, the Obama administration is coming under a domestic pressure to protect its economy by restricting outsourcing of manufacturing and services. Newly appointed US trade representative Ron Kirk said in Geneva on Wednesday that countries like India and China which are seeking leadership position in WTO should agree to give improved market access.

Keep automobile sector out of India-Eu FTA: Maruti

Keep automobile sector out of India-Eu FTA: Maruti

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India and the 27-nation European Union are negotiating Broad based Trade and Investment Agreement since June 2007, but a breakthrough has not yet been achieved due to strong differences on several of the issues.

Anti-BPO bill fails, Indian IT cos relieved

Anti-BPO bill fails, Indian IT cos relieved

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The Indian information technology industry is relieved at the US Senate's decision to block the proposed 'Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act', that sought to offer a tax holiday for employers moving jobs to the US from abroad.

Realty investment drops 6% in 20 states

Realty investment drops 6% in 20 states

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Assocham report cites economic slowdown, liquidity crunch, labour shortage etc as reasons.

Don't raise excise, service tax: India Inc to govt

Don't raise excise, service tax: India Inc to govt

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

The stimulus packages should continue for another year or at least till October 31, he said, pointing out that the economy is yet to achieve the pre-crisis level of nine per cent.

Agricultural growth: India's TOP 5 states

Agricultural growth: India's TOP 5 states

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Gujarat has registered the highest agricultural growth in real terms during the past decade leaving other states far behind, states a study conducted by Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Assocham).

Ficci attracts S Africans to Commonwealth biz meet

Ficci attracts S Africans to Commonwealth biz meet

Rediff.com13 Jan 2010

A delegation from Ficci explained the project to the businessmen at an India-South Africa Round Table in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

'RBI indicates gradual withdrawal of stimulus'

'RBI indicates gradual withdrawal of stimulus'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry said the Reserve Bank's step may make availability of funds through external commercial borrowing route more expensive.

RBI blames inflation for high interest rates

RBI blames inflation for high interest rates

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Since taking over at RBI on September 4, Governor Raghuram Rajan has twice hiked the repo rate -- at which the central bank lends to banks -- to 7.75 per cent, seeking to tame inflation.

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Business leaders, among others, ask govt to let go of fiscal target, seek stimulus, and direct cash transfer.

More pacts with Pak on anvil

More pacts with Pak on anvil

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Companies from both sides have shown interest in entering the energy, cement, healthcare, and hospitality segments. Banking is also likely to draw some interest.

Dakka links gas export to duty-free India access

Dakka links gas export to duty-free India access

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

A visiting Bangladeshi industry leader suggested on Friday that India would do well by allowing the entry of duty free products from its eastern neighbour and in return purchase natural gas from his country.

Dhaka talks: Bangla may raise trade barrier is

Dhaka talks: Bangla may raise trade barrier is

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

India and Bangladesh will hold talks on bilateral trade on July 22 where the issue of trade barriers faced by Bangladeshi exporters is likely to figure.

MBA in India: 90 percent graduates unemployable

MBA in India: 90 percent graduates unemployable

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

The study revealed that campus placements in the new b-schools has gone down by 40 per cent since 2009.

Dip in export growth a transient phase: Jaitley

Dip in export growth a transient phase: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Oct 2003

The government on Wednesday termed as "transient" the dip in export growth in August and said the trend would be known only in the coming months.

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Govt to release 6 discussion papers on FDI in May

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

One of the papers could be on liberalising the foreign direct investment regime in the retail sector.

N-trade to benefit over 600 firms: Ficci

N-trade to benefit over 600 firms: Ficci

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

The recent NSG waiver, which has opened a new window for nuclear commerce in India, will benefit over 600 domestic and international firms and help draw over Rs 180,000 crore (Rs 1,800 billion) in foreign investment over the next 10-15 years, according to the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries (Ficci).

Legalise betting to counter spot-fixing: FICCI

Legalise betting to counter spot-fixing: FICCI

Rediff.com24 May 2013

FICCI said India is losing billions of dollars in taxable revenue (an estimated Rs 12-20,000 crore annually) through black marketing operations in sports betting.

The Darshan vs Jayamala showdown

The Darshan vs Jayamala showdown

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The issue is that though the KFCC had published 75 books on various film industry personalities, it has ignored the names of those who played villains.

'Tata India's best-known global brand'

'Tata India's best-known global brand'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Days ahead of Ratan Tata's retirement, an Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham) survey said the $100-billion Tata Group was perceived to be India's best-known global brand within and outside the country.

'A woman is kidnapped, raped every 40 minutes in Delhi'

'A woman is kidnapped, raped every 40 minutes in Delhi'

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Majority of women surveyed by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India said they feel unsafe, especially during night shifts, in all major economic hubs across the country.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

Food processing: Tax cuts demanded

Food processing: Tax cuts demanded

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

The industry body also asked for extending cost subsidies to all cold chain projects ranging from 25-50 per cent of the total cost.

Ficci survey pegs GDP growth at 6.9%

Ficci survey pegs GDP growth at 6.9%

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

The survey predicts that agricultural growth would contract by 1 per cent this fiscal, but the industry would grow by 8.5 per cent, and services by a smart 9 per cent.

India gives highest return: Minister

India gives highest return: Minister

Rediff.com18 May 2006

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, Part I

A Pakistani journalist's India diary, Part I

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Journalist Amir Mateen travelled to India to cover the India-Pakistan parliamentary dialogue hosted jointly by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry and the Jinnah Institute. This is the first part of his travelogue on India

India-US: A totally new ball-game

India-US: A totally new ball-game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

We are solid, and what we are now looking for is a steady explosion of economic cooperation between India and the US, Tarun Das tells rediff.com

'Dual tech denial to harm Indo-US ties'

'Dual tech denial to harm Indo-US ties'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Indian industry has thus joined hands with the government in urging Americans to lift stringent export controls on high-technology transfer.